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Happenings in Motorcycling Nice Place Not To Park ICT The Garage Peo ple , the nation's largest specialist in garage makeove rs. recently anno unced a partnership w ith Pro Circuit Racing Internat ional. Th e Garage Peopl e is one of the few nonindustry sponsors selected to wo rk w ith Pro Circuit. The Garage People specializes in creating dream garages for its clients , who are often motocross enthusiasts. Its customers include famous motocross racers suc as h Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Hughe s, Jeff Emig and Larry Brooks. "We are proud to be part of the Pro Circuit family," said ICT The Garage People president TIm Shea . ':A,s a lead ing provider of custom garages favo red by many of the to p motocross ride rs in the natio n. we support the indust ry." The Garage People is one of the co-sponsors for the THQ AMA Supercross Series and the Chevy Trucks AMA US Motocross Championships. As a co -sponsor, High Zoot BMW §coot Say goodbye to tedious scooter rides w ith the new BMW SlideCarver. The sleek three-wheel scooter was engineered with BMW 5 Series automobile driving dynamics at your feet for a smooth, fun ride. The stylish BMW SlideCarver offers amazing response and glides over asphalt. The pendulum support integrated into the aluminum chassis is borrowed from the S Ser ies Sedan, handling the tightest of corners with comfort and stability. The SlideCarver is a sister product design to the StreetCarver, the award-winning skateboard that introduced a new genre of mobility engineered with BMW technology. Carver enthusiasts will revel in the nimble , high-tech scooter's front-wheel suspension system that allows for maximum agility and road holding. Unlike ordinary scooters, the SlideCarver is steered both in the front and back, so it can turn and pivot virtually on a dime. The progressive steering act ion allows riders to shift we ight and change direction while maintaining full control, and the Magura twin -disc brakes ensure a safe ride vvith smooth stops. Other safety features include wide tires equipped w ith wear indicators, showingwhen it is necessary to replacethe running surface. When enthusiasts need a rest from carving turns, the BMW SlideCarver can be folded and quickly stored into a trunk or locker. The SlideCarver has a patented folding mechanism with a quick release that can be operated easily by hand . The SlideCarver was designed by the Munich Studio of DesignWorksUSA, the California-based inte rnational strate- gic design consultancy owned by BMW Group, in collaboration with BMW Group Design . The concave, symmetrical deck of the BMW SlideCarver features aggressive lines . The forms look sculptured and show motion in the same way that the Z 4 Roadster automobile's des ign does, with proportions being tight and forward-oriented . The BMW SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide , has a 26.5-inch wheelbase and weighs approximately 26.5 pounds . It is recommended for riders age 12 and up. It retails for $695 and is available at BMW dealersh ips, at www.bmw-online.com or by calling 888-269-66S4. the Garage Peo ple w ill be bra nded on all Pro Circu it rider [erseys for the races throughout the yea r (see photo), as well as be branded w ith sponsors on the Pro -Circuit se mi and motorcycles. ICT The Garage People offers its own proprietary custom storage so lutio ns as well as the Wh irlpool Gladiator Garage Works sto rage line. Its custom garages include : floating custom cabinetry, flexible adjustable specialty storage grids , innova tive lighting so lutions , unique re frigeration options, and audiovisual systems. "The Garage Peo ple is able to help customers seeking a total garage solution because customers can pick from a wider array of products ," Shea said. "Th e customer can choo se any combination o f products they wish ; from our floo ring to Wh irlpool Gladiator cab inetry and our Grid system, they have the ultimate in flexibility." For more information about The Garage People or to request a quote, please call A_.LL A _ _ I. • •